Jamie Murray believes his run to the mixed doubles semis at the US Open could help Britain give Tim Henman the perfect sign-off to his career by regaining their place in the elite group of the Davis Cup for the first time since 2003.
Henman (right) says goodbye to professional tennis in the world group play-off against Croatia on Court 1 at Wimbledon from September 21-23, with the winners going through to the 16-team top flight next year.
Jamie's younger brother Andy will lead the team, while Henman is set to play singles and could partner Jamie in the doubles.
Murray senior said: "It gives you confidence when you know you've been there before in big tournaments like these (Grand Slams) and hopefully that can carry over into Davis Cup.
"As long as the weather's OK, it will be unbelievable to play at Wimbledon, being that it's Tim's last ever professional match.
"To be a part of that is pretty amazing and also a chance maybe to play doubles with him as well, that's special."
After his victory in the mixed doubles at Wimbledon with Serbia's Jelena Jankovic, Murray teamed up with South African-born Liezel Huber at the US Open and came within two points of making the final.
Britain captain John Lloyd must decide who will partner Jamie in the doubles. He and Andy have played together before, while he and Henman would be a talented, if untried pairing.
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JONATHAN PEARCE
ALEC STEWART
THE MOLE